What Is A Ruby?

Rubies and sapphires are both members of the corundum family of gemstones.  In fact, the only difference between the two is the color.  Ruby is a pink to a blood-red colored precious gemstone.  And, rubies are among the four precious gemstones with diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds.

The word ruby comes from ruber, which is Latin for red.

If you were born in July, then ruby is your birthstone.

Corundum

For more information about corundum, see my Blog on Sapphire gemstones.

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Are Rubies Rarer Than Diamonds?

High-quality rubies, sapphires, and emeralds are all rarer in nature than diamonds. 

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What Is The Spiritual Meaning of Ruby?

Ruby is a stone of divine creativity.  It boosts your energy levels and promotes high self-esteem, intuition, and spiritual wisdom.  

Ruby is a symbol of good fortune, pure love, and loyalty.

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Rubies Boost Your Confidence

The ruby stone holds natural leadership qualities. This is why the wearer of this stone is bound to get great support and admiration from people in authority positions.

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Can You Wear Rubies Everyday?

Rubies and sapphires are both hard enough to withstand daily wear and tear.  This is because they are so hard.  They both are 9/10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale.

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Star Rubies

Star Rubies are the rarest type of ruby, according to Guernsey’s. They are also among the most valuable types of colored gemstones available in the world.  Most star rubies are rarer and more valuable than diamonds of comparable size.

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How Do I Know If My Star Ruby is Real?

See my Blog on Sapphire Gemstones for the answer to this.  There is a very simple test you can do with your phone flash light.

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How Do I Care For My Ruby Gemstones?

To retain the shine of your ruby gemstones, clean it at home using a mixture of mild soap and warm water.  Use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub away the dirt.  Rinse with warm water and wipe suing a lint-free cloth.

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Do Rubies Chip Easily?

Even though rubies are tough, there is a minimal chance that they may chip.  This is because it could have an inclusion that would affect the structure and even the appearance.  These are inherent flaws in natural gemstones that affect their overall durability.

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